Arrie

Your automatic Benz will roll backwards on an upward slope just a second and a hald aftyer you take foot off of the brake pedal if you don't engage HOLD. It is automatic gearbox but will not keep it in position without brake.

There is a short hold function, different from HOLD that holds in both directiuons, that keeps car from rolling backward if you stopped at hill, i.e. when you move your foot from brake to gas the car will not roll back if you move your foot normally fast between the pedals.

Arrie

You do NOT need to push the brake pedal to the floor. You just need to give it a FAST KICK with moderate force. The speed of your press is the key, not how far and strong you press it.

mikephotos

Hold feature is indeed awesome, I use it at every light. Just be careful when driving your buddies non-MB car and forget it doesn't have hold!

Tjdehya

A W212 will NOT roll backwards on an upward slope. It is equipped will with "hill start assist" it will hold the brake for a second after you lift your foot off the brake.
You dont have to activate "Hold" on a hill.
But yes I use Hold all the time too. I prefer BMWs automatic Hold Vs MB brake press.

K-A

Interesting, didn't know that.

Also, about the auto up (AND down) windows, you can also activate them by simply keeping your fingers in the lock or unlock position on the handle (as if you're tapping it to lock or unlock the car, just hold it there). Applies only to Keyless Go cars of course.

Tjdehya

Here is more info

Hill-Start Assist

Arrie

Didn't I just say that in my post. It rolls back after about 1.5 seconds after you take foot off of the brake pedal unless you activate HOLD.

Firestopper0383

The "Hold" feature is nothing new to cars. Studebaker had that feature on their automatic transmissions in the 1950's and 1960's. The Lark and Gran Turismo models had it.

mjahani

Hi all,
After reading these posts, I tried several times and couldn't engage the HOLD function. Is this available to all W212?, in some regions not in Canada?, part of a package (I have E350 - 2010 - P2 package)?, needs something to be done in Engineering screen? Your assistance is highly appreciated.

hyperion667

HOLD is awesome..........

cvinfig

You just need to figure out the technique; it takes a little practice. Once stopped keep your foot on the brake and give the brake pedal a quick, fairly hard push and let it snap back freely. Works for me anyway...

Arrie

This is exactly how mine works too. Quick fairly hard push on the pedal after stopped. Works every time.

Tjdehya

That weird, it’s a quick very light push for me. It’s just has to be quick. Also don’t lift your foot off the pedal.

Bring the vehicle to a stop. Don’t lift your foot off the brake, then a quick tap about a 1/4" or more further, look for the HOLD in the IC then lift your floor off the brake. Perhaps start with a quick hard push like others have mentioned and once you get a hang of that you can try a quick light push. After a few tries it will become second nature. Good luck.

mikephotos

Exactly Tjedhya, first time I used it I pushed really hard/quick but once you get the feel for it it's a quick like push once you come to a stop (don't lift your foot off)

jctevere

Darn. I really wish my w204 had this feature. I only have hill start assist, but the "hold" feature is reserved to the w212.

Why does mercedes always cut features for the c-class. It is like they are punishing you for getting one. The truth is, I didn't want an e-class - - too big. I like the styling of the c-class and the size, I just hate how its so "dumb". I would have paid extra to get features like this.

Tjdehya

I bet the 2012 C will have "Hold"

JoeVal

I'm confused, in 1965 Eaton Yale and Towne owned the airbag patent in the US, and no automotive company would implement its fabrication and supply until way later. I am positive they had not purchased from MB/Daimler AG, so I assume MB obtained rights to the airbag later, or when the original patent expired. In 1973, my wife got a distinguished mark for her work reporting about the air bag -a then unknown item- from notes and info published by the then Eaton Corporation.

So perhaps, you could fill me in about MB's invention.

Jv

K-A

It is common knowledge, and out there as "fact" that M-B developed, and/or patented the first Airbag. Any other knowledge is practically insider, and not exactly "out there". I'd be interested to hear how it really went down as well, as I never knew about Eaton Yale/Towne, nor their development of said Airbag. I wonder what the story is.

threeMBs

K-A, that's exactly how I meant it. They were the first to put airbag in a car, just like they were the first to use IR fob "key" to start, open/close windows/sunroof on a mass produced car. I did not mean they actually "invented" it (I couldn't care less who), all that's important is they were the first car company (among many, many, many other "firsts") to use it for the application. JoeVal, please do not pick on verbage, you must have know what I meant.

hyperion667

"NO" I'm right............

"NO"...........I'm right.................

AF330i

I had the remote open/close windows back in 1990 on my 91 Toyota MR2 Turbo, it was an option for the aftermarket alarm. I wouldn't say mb invented this but they might have been the first one to make it OEM.

Arrie

And found out today that you can also disable HOLD by giving a quick step on the brake pedal so it can be disabled in two ways. Practical if you are in a downslope slow traffic jam. No need to go to gas pedal.

mjahani

OK guys, I found it and now using it. Thanks. Any other hidden cool features?

Tjdehya

I didnt know that one, I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing.

marka5083

I realized after going over the original post that I mis-communicated. The remote for the Audi doesn't do this...the key does...if you insert the key and turn and hold one direction (I've forgotten which way), all the windows lower (or rise if they're open).

Sorry if that confused folks.